COVID-19 RESOURCES

The Will County CED is committed to ensuring that Will County's business community has the latest information on the impacts of COVID-19 and the  resources to help businesses respond. 

​Check back frequently for information related to COVID-19 and other important updates.  Connect with us socially on all of our communication platforms in the right margin.  
​​NEW - May 17th - Illinois Rental Payment Program Applications Open May 17th - See link below under "State of Illinois" for program details and eligibility.  
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WILL COUNTY
  • Will County Coronavirus Response Page Click here
  • Will County Health Department Dashboard (Testing & Vaccine Information Click here 
  • ​Food & Essential Services Assistance Resources Click here
 
COMMUNITY RESOURCES/NEEDS
STATE OF ILLINOIS
  • Illinois Rental Payment Program Applications Open May 17 Click here
  • Restore Illinois Mitigation Plan Click here
  • IL Department of Public Health Website Click here 
  • ​​​State of IL Covid-19 Information and Resources Click here
  • IL Department of Public Health (IDPH) Coronavirus Business and Organization Guidance Click here
  • IL Department of Commerce - Help for Businesses, Workers & Residents Click here
  • ​​IL Department of Revenue Taxpayer Resources (Employers) Click here
  • IL Department of Employment Security (IDES) Information for Employers  Click here 
  • IL Commerce Commission – Addresses Actions regarding protection consumers, transportation and utilities  Click here 
  • Illinois Department of Labor Click here ​
 
​FEDERAL RESOURCES
  • US Small Business Administration Funding Programs -(includes Shuttered Venues and Restaurant Revitalization Programs -  Click here
  • US Small Business Administration guidance and loan resources: Click here
  • US Small Business IL District Office Click here
  • US Small Business Administration - Local staff is on hand ready to assist. To reach the District or Branch Office, please contact:
  • Small Business Guide to the CARES ACT Click here
  • IRS - Coronovirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments  Click here
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Click here
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Click here 
  • Center for Disease Control (CDC)  Click here
  • CDC Guidance for Business & Employers  Click here ​
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UTILITIES 
  • ComEd - has established a comprehensive customer support package to help families and communities who are recovering from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moratorium on utility disconnection through March 31, 2021 Click here
    • ComEd warns of Covid-19 Related Energy Scams - Click here
  • AT&T Click here
  • Nicor Gas - Moratorium on disconnections for customers who qualify through March 31, 2021 Click here
  • Comcast - October 13, 2020 Comcast announced new RISE Initiative including grants, equipment, marketing & technology resources to small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19.  Program will roll out over the next 3 years.  Click here
 
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
  • ​​Healthcare – IL Department of Public Health (for providers and facilities)
           Click here
​ADDITIONAL BUSINESS RESOURCES